Muskogee Roughers Softball Preview – Presented by Indian Capital Technology Center
MUSKOGEE ROUGHERS Coach: MARC DICUS 18-17 OUTLOOK “We are excited for this group. As coaches we’ve been waiting for this group to come together for a couple of years now.” Those are the words of anticipation from Muskogee head coach Marc Dicus as he discussed the 2024 Roughersoftball team. “We’ve got four returning seniors who are four-year starters to […]
Hilldale’s Lilly Beverage – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Nissan of Muskogee
LILLY BEVERAGE HILLDALE HIGH SCHOOL Hitting in baseball and softball might be described as an art. And hitting leadoff in the lineup might be another layer of art. If so, then Hilldale Hornet leadoff hitter Lilly Beverage painted a masterpiece last year. As a sophomore she hit .443 with 35 hits and DIDN’T STRIKE OUT ONCE! “When […]
Muskogee’s Jaye Barnoski – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Nissan of Muskogee
JAYE BARNOSKI MUSKOGEE HIGH SCHOOL It takes special players to help turn a program around and Muskogee High senior Jaye Barnoski is one of those players. In two of the three years she has started at shortstop for the Roughers, Muskogee has had winning seasons. “She’s an amazing five tool softball player and the hardest worker on the […]
Oktaha’s Hannah Focht – Softball Spotlight – Presented by Economy Pharmacy
HANNAH FOCHT OKTAHA HIGH SCHOOL “She’s really our team MVP and one of the most skilled athletes I’ve ever coached, and we’ve had some pretty good ones here,” Those are the words of Oktaha softball coach Kia Holmes as she describes senior Hannah Focht. “She’s got a super softball IQ, is gritty, and super competitive. […]
Hilldale’s Dawson Fields – Football Spotlight – Presented by Economy Pharmacy
DAWSON FIELDS HILLDALE HIGH SCHOOL Always a team first guy, Dawson Fields will be changing jersey numbers for his junior year as the Hilldale Hornets get ready for the 2024 season. Having started at quarterback until he was injured last year, Fields will find himself at the wide receiver spot this year with the emergence […]
Muskogee’s La’Tavion Johnson – Football Spotlight – Presented by Broadway Manor Care & Rehabilitation Center
LA’TAVION JOHNSON MUSKOGEE HIGH SCHOOL After three seasons at running back, senior La’Tavion Johnson finds himself in a changing role in 2024 as the Muskogee Roughers begin defense of their Class 6A-II state title. Johnson played most of last season with a knee injury but still managed nearly 700 yards rushing with 14 touchdowns. Johnson is back to full speed, but with the addition […]
Muskogee’s Miguel Chavez – Football Spotlight – Presented by Broadway Manor Care & Rehabilitation Center
MIGUEL CHAVEZ Muskogee Roughers The hype around the game of football most often revolves around skill players and how many times they score on Friday night. But coaches and players will truthfully admit it’s what happens up front that determines the outcome of each snap of the football. That challenge is something that puts a smile on the face of […]
Muskogee Roughers Football Preview – Presented by York Street Tire
MUSKOGEE ROUGHERS TRAVIS HILL 11-2 OFFENSE After winning the Class 6A-II state championship last season, winning football games is more than just a desire, it’s an everyday game plan doing things the #MuskogeeWay. And while there are losses due to graduation that saw the Roughers program land 11 players on college campuses this fall, there’s plenty […]
Muskogee Editors Choice – Presented by Neighbors Buildings Neighborhoods
EDITOR’S CHOICE MUSKOGEE AREA QB: Jamarian Ficklin – Muskogee A 4-year starter, “Byrd” enters his fourth season at quarterback having totaled 8,492 yards passing and 91 touchdowns after leading the Roughers to the Class 6A-II state championship and winning Mr. Football Oklahoma honors in 2023. With multiple college offers, Ficklin has committed to Texas State. RB: PJ Wallace – Muskogee […]
Muskogee Fans Choice – Presented by Neighbors Buildings Neighborhoods
Quarterback Jackson McCarter – Stigler (5-9, 145, Jr.) Jackson is a great competitor with a lot of athleticism. He will take a big step forward on both sides of the ball this season. Jackson had a great year last year as a sophomore and is expected to have a better one this season. Running Back Gage […]